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October 2026

Everything published in October 2026.

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How a directory site can earn money: the options, honestly

Featured listings, paid submissions, advertising, memberships and affiliate links all work for some directories. Here is how each one works, what it costs you in trust, how to set a price, and what to settle before charging anyone.

CodeMercio

7 min read

Installing a PHP script: the basics

A plain checklist for installing a PHP script you bought: check requirements, create the database, upload the files, run the installer, set up cron, test, and take a backup before you change anything else.

CodeMercio

6 min read

A security checklist for after you install a script

Twelve checks that close the most common holes after an install: default logins, leftover installers, exposed files, debug mode, permissions, missing updates and untested backups, with the commands to verify each one.

CodeMercio